Lucknow, Feb. 24 -- The Uttar Pradesh government is set to introduce a vehicle yard policy to decongest overcrowded police stations by establishing 24x7 dedicated holding areas for seized vehicles, officials in the know of things said.

The policy, proposed by the transport department, will involve private players and government bodies in setting up and operating these yards.

Currently, vehicles impounded by various enforcement departments are parked at police stations, causing space constraints and administrative difficulties. The transport department has cited its inability to seize vehicles due to this lack of space as a key reason for the new policy.

"Regional transport officers have to avoid seizing vehicles for offences due to a l...